ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM INFORMATION

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1 ` Fall 2018 Application Deadline is June 1, 2018 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science Degree ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM INFORMATION Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, GA Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs US Highway 19 N., Ste 158 Clearwater, FL i Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Drive Charlottesville, VA enichols@pvcc.edu

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3 Contents Page INTRODUCTION. 1 DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES. 2 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND STANDARDS FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE. 3 HEALTH STATUS. 4 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING. 4 DMS PROGRAM BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS. 5 DMS PROGRAM PREREQUISITES. 7 CURRICULUM. 9 FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION DECISIONS. 11 EVALUATION PROCESS. 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. 13 DMS PROGRAM ADMISSION CHECKLIST i

4 Introduction The PVCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a two-year (five semesters) course of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The two-year program is designed to provide a quality entry-level education through a competency-based clinical and didactic instructional curriculum in diagnostic sonography. Diagnostic Medial Sonography is a multi-specialty profession comprised of abdominal sonography, breast sonography, cardiac sonography, musculoskeletal sonography, obstetrics/gynecology sonography, vascular sonography, and other emerging clinical areas. These diverse areas all use ultrasound as a primary technology in their daily work. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is an individual who provides patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer must be educationally prepared and clinically competent as a prerequisite to professional practice. Demonstration and maintenance of competency through certification by a nationally recognized sonography credentialing organization is the standard of practice in sonography, and maintenance of certification in all areas of practice is endorsed. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer functions as a delegated agent of the physician and does not practice independently. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are committed to enhanced patient care and continuous quality improvement that increases knowledge and technical competence. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use independent, professional and ethical judgement, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonographic procedures. Employment as a sonographer offers a promising future. Wages are competitive with other health-care providers with similar educational backgrounds, and there are jobs available throughout Virginia. 1

5 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Objectives The goal of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at PVCC is to prepare competent entry-level general abdominal sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains and to prepare competent entry level obstetric and gynecologic sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography Certification Exam OR The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Boards, SPI, Abdomen and OB/GYN. Program Cognitive Objective At the completion of the PVCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate didactic knowledge and clinical information relative to their role as entry-level abdominal sonographers and obstetric and gynecologic sonographers. Program Psychomotor Objective At the completion of the program, the graduate of the PVCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of entrylevel abdominal, obstetric and gynecologic sonographer. Program Affective Objective At the completion of the program, the graduate of the PVCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer standards and expectations for an entry-level general sonographer. The following are the program-specific student learning outcomes for the PVCC sonography degree: 1. Graduates will be able to obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results. 2. Graduates will be able to perform ultrasounds and record anatomic, pathologic and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician. 3. Graduates will record, analyze and process diagnostic data and other pertinent observations made during the ultrasound examination for presentation to the interpreting physician. 4. Graduates will exercise discretion and judgement in the performance of sonographic and/or other diagnostic services. 5. Graduates will demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and colleagues. 6. Graduates will demonstrate professional and ethical behavior. 7. Graduates will facilitate communication and education to elicit patient cooperation and understanding of expectations, and responds to questions regarding the sonographic examination. 2

6 Essential Functions and Standards for Successful Performance To successfully complete the classroom and clinical components of the program, the student in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program must, either independently or with reasonable accommodation, be able to perform all of the following essential standards and functions of a registered diagnostic medical sonographer. Students unable to meet these standards are not eligible for admission to the program. 1. Speech: Establish interpersonal rapport and communicate verbally and in writing with clients, physicians, peers, family members and the health-care team from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds. 2. Hearing and Comprehension: Auditory acuity sufficient to respond to verbal instruction, perceive and interpret various equipment signals, use the telephone, understand and respond appropriately to verbal directions and hear faint body sounds. 3. Vision: Visual acuity sufficient to identify and distinguish colors, read handwritten orders and any other handwritten or printed data such as a medical record, provide for the safety of clients' condition by clearly viewing monitors and other equipment in order to correctly interpret data and evaluate sonographic quality. 4. Mobility: Stand and/or walk eight hours daily in the clinical setting. Bend, squat or kneel. Assist in lifting or moving clients of all age groups and weights. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (move around client to manually compress chest and ventilate). Work with arms fully extended overhead. Lift 50 pounds independently and 125 pounds with assistance. 5. Manual Dexterity: Demonstrate eye/hand coordination sufficient to manipulate equipment. 6. Fine Motor Ability: Ability to use hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation. Have tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and manipulation of equipment. 7. Mentation: Ability to remain focused on multiple details and tasks for at least an eight-hour period of time. Assimilate and apply knowledge acquired through lectures, discussions and readings. 8. Smell: Olfactory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. 9. Writing: Ability to organize thoughts and present them clearly and logically in writing. 10. Reading: Ability to read and understand written directions, instructions and comments in both classroom and clinical settings. 3

7 Health Status All individuals admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will be required to submit documentation of a complete health assessment by his/her health-care provider. This will include documentation that specific immunizations and tests have been completed. A list of these immunizations may be obtained from the Health and Life Sciences Division Office in the Keats Science Building, Room K224A. Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening All PVCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography students must complete a Background Check and Drug Screening through our vendor CastleBranch. No other processes may be substituted for this requirement. Forms and information will be provided to students upon acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. This testing is completed through CastleBranch, and all fees will be paid directly to this vendor. The Background Check will search for misdemeanors and felonies of any type. However, only barrier crimes will result in failure of the background check. Barrier crimes are those that would prevent a student from obtaining employment in a hospital. Generally, criminal convictions for offenses involving abuse or neglect disqualify an applicant from employment. A more complete list of barrier crimes can be found on the Virginia Department of Health website: crimes guide.pdf. The vendor will report only whether a student clears or does not clear the background check. All reports will be returned to the Clinical Compliance Coordinator. In the event that a student is not cleared, the student must make any clarifications directly with the vendor. The student may elect to involve the Dean of Health and Life Sciences in any clarification procedures. If no suitable arrangement can be made, the student shall be administratively withdrawn from the program. Students who have criminal convictions, but passed the background check for barriers to employment, should be aware that certifying organizations may have additional restrictions. Students applying to take the ARRT licensing exam will be required to answer questions regarding conviction of any misdemeanor or felony (except juvenile convictions processed in a juvenile court or traffic citations that did not involve drugs or alcohol.) If student answers yes to any of these questions, they will be required to provide documentation to ARRT. For further information, see the ARRT s website: Students who are concerned that past convictions may affect their ability to be certified by ARDMS can complete the Pre-application Determination of Eligibility: Eligibility-for-ARDMS-Certification--Various-Fillable-Forms. There is a cost for this pre-application. 4

8 The Drug Screen tests for Amphetamine (methamphetamine), barbiturates, benzodiazepine, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, methaqualone, opiates (codeine, morphine), phencyclidine and propoxyphene. Any of these drugs found in the student s drug screen, will result in the student failing the drug screen. In cases of failure, CastleBranch will reach out to the student and, if the student failed due to a valid prescription, the student can send CastleBranch prescription documentation, which may result in the student passing the drug screen. However, if no prescription covers the failure, the student will be administratively withdrawn from the program. Some of the clinical facilities utilized by the Sonography program require students to have a drug screen within 30 days of the beginning of their clinical experience. This may require students to do an additional drug screen during the course of the program, with an additional cost of $38. Program Behavior Expectations The PVCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program reserves the right to refuse admission to applicants if such refusal is considered to be in the best interest of the program. The program will not accept any student who has been dismissed from another college or program due to misconduct or threatening behavior or who has been determined to be a potential threat. Students may be denied admission to the program if there is sufficient reason to believe that they present a danger to themselves, other members of the college community or clients in the clinical setting. 5

9 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Prerequisites Only applicants who have completed all program prerequisites prior to June 1, 2018 will be eligible for admission. Staff will not be available to assist with submission of application materials after June 1. We strongly recommend you complete the process before June 1. The following items must be satisfactorily completed in order to be considered for admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. This is a competitive admissions process with limited enrollment and not all applicants will be granted admission. Completion of these prerequisites and any of the general education courses in the curriculum does not guarantee admission. 1. Completion of ENG 111 with a grade of "C" or better OR equivalent course accepted in transfer by the College Registrar 2. Completion of ENG 112 with a grade of C or better OR equivalent course accepted in transfer by the College Registrar 3. Completion of MTH 115 with a grade of "C" or better OR equivalent course accepted in transfer by the College Registrar (within last 8 years) 4. Completion of PHY 100 with a grade of "C" or better OR equivalent course accepted in transfer by the College Registrar (within last 8 years) 5. Completion of BIO 141 and BIO 142 with a grade of "C" or better OR equivalent courses accepted in transfer by the College Registrar (within last 8 years) 6. Demonstrated computer competency a. Completion of ITE 119 with a grade of C or better or equivalent course accepted in transfer by the College Registrar OR b. Completion of ITE 119 challenge exam with a 75% or better 7. Demonstrated medical terminology competency a. Completion of any college medical terminology course (credit or noncredit) with a grade of C / P or better. (Completion of this course must be verified by an official transcript/certificate.) 8. Completion of SDV 100/101/108 with a grade of C or better OR equivalent course accepted in transfer by the College Registrar 9. Curricular GPA of 2.5 or above The curricular GPA is the grade point average of all the general education courses (non-dms courses) listed on the AAS of Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum sheet that the student has completed by the application deadline. This would include ENG 111/112, BIO 141/142, PHY 100, MTH 115, and SDV 100/101. 7

10 10. Sonography Interest Essay a. Written essay of 300 words to evaluate written communication skills. b. Must be completed in PVCC s Testing Center. This can be done on a walk-in basis during normal business hours. c. Can only be done once and cannot be prepared ahead of the appointment. 11. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) a. Completion of the TOEFL ibt with a standard score of 84 or above and a minimum speaking score of 26 is required for ALL nonnative English speakers. Completion of ENG 111 does not satisfy the requirement. b. Any nonnative English speakers who do not take the TOEFL ibt and are determined to be unable to understand and speak English at the required proficiency may be dismissed from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. c. TOEFL ibt scores are valid for up to two years. 12. You must attend an Information Session and sign a verification form of attendance. 13. ALL prerequisites must be completed and documentation received as described below no later than the application deadline of 5 pm, June 1, Late documentation will not be considered. a. Submitted to the PVCC Admissions and Advising Office: Official non-vccs transcripts. You must also submit a Transcript Evaluation Form ( for any course for which you want credit as part of the Sonography curriculum that was taken at a college other than PVCC (including other VCCS colleges). b. Supporting documentation uploaded through the application [To upload documents, follow the instructions on the health science application site] Students should upload any supporting documents (if used to document prerequisites and/or general education courses included in curriculum), which may include: official or unofficial non-vccs transcripts and TOEFL ibt scores. It is recommended that students store their supporting documents on a thumb drive for ease of uploading into the application and for any future use. These uploaded documents will be maintained only for the current application. Students should not request copies of transcripts from the Registrar s Office. 8

11 Curriculum for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Semester Course Course Description Credits Course Requirement General Education Courses (taken prior to applying to program) Semester 1 (Fall) SDV 100/101 Orientation 1 DMS Admission Requirement. Minimum grade of C. ENG 111 College Composition 3 DMS Admission Requirement. Minimum grade of C MTH 115 Technical Math 3 DMS Admission Requirement. Minimum grade of C BIO 141 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 DMS Admission Requirement. Minimum grade of C ITE 119 Information Literacy 3 DMS Admission Requirement. Minimum grade of C. Requirement may be met by completing credit by exam with a grade of 75% or higher Semester 2 (Spring) ENG 112 College Composition II 3 Minimum grade of C. BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 DMS Admission Requirement. Minimum grade of C PHY 100 Elements of Physics 4 DMS Admission Requirement. Minimum grade of C HLT 141 Medical Terminology 2 DMS Admission Requirement. Minimum grade of C. Requirement may be met by completing credit by exam with a grade of 70% or higher APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Minimum Curricular GPA of 2.5 ALL ADMISSION PREREQUISTES MUST BE COMPLETED (see program information booklet on website and attend mandatory preadmission advising session for discussion of other admission prerequisites) Admission Into DMS Program Semester 3 (Fall) DMS 206 Introduction to Sonography 2 SUCCESSFUL Admission to program DMS 207 Sectional Anatomy 2 SUCCESSFUL Admission to program DMS 208 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 2 SUCCESSFUL Admission to program PHI 220 Ethics 3 PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 Semester 4 (Spring) DMS 211 Abdominal Sonography 4 Successful completion of all previous semester DMS 231 Clinical Education I 3 Successful completion of all previous semester. DMS 209 DMS 212 DMS 219 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation Lab 2 Successful completion of all previous semester 3 Successful completion of all previous semester 1 Successful completion of all previous semester 9

12 Semester 5 (Summer) DMS 232 Clinical Education II 4 Successful completion of all previous semester DMS 242 Advanced Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography 3 Successful completion of all previous semester Semester 6 (Fall) DMS 223 Introduction to Vascular Sonography 2 Successful completion of all previous semester DMS 221 Ultrasound Seminar 3 Successful completion of all previous semester DMS 233 Clinical Education III 5 Successful completion of all previous semester. Semester 7 (Spring) DMS 222 Sonography Registry Review 2 Successful completion of all previous semester DMS 234 Clinical Education IV 6 Successful completion of all previous semester. APPLY FOR GRADUATION AND REGISTER TO TAKE BOARDS Successful completion of all degree requirement. Total Curriculum Credits 72 10

13 Factors Considered for Admission Decisions Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is competitive and will be based on a ranking system that includes student performance on all of the sonography program prerequisites. Each student's past and potential educational achievement is measured against all other students applying. Applicants must submit all official documentation and demonstrate minimum requirements for consideration by the posted deadline to be considered for acceptance. Coursework in progress at time of deadline will not be considered during the application process. Students meeting all of the minimum requirements for admission are not guaranteed acceptance. Priority for admission is given to highly qualified students who are residents of the PVCC service region (Albemarle, Buckingham, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson). Due to the large number of applicants, Sonography Program personnel are not able to schedule individual appointments to review application documents. In an effort to provide students with the most current and comprehensive data, information sessions are held throughout the fall and early spring semesters. During these sessions, the Program Director will review the application process, prerequisites and the competitive ranking criteria. All applicants are highly encouraged to attend one of these sessions. In addition, there are advisors available daily in PVCC s Admissions and Advising Center. Evaluation Process 1. Sonography Program applicants complete online Sonography Program application and all required prerequisites prior to June 1 deadline. Applications or documentation received after the deadline will not be considered. THIS PROGRAM APPLICATION IS IN ADDITION TO THE PVCC COLLEGE APPLICATION. 2. The Program Director conducts a preliminary screening of all applications to determine those who have met the minimum prerequisites and thus are eligible for admission. 3. Applicants are ranked according to the following criteria in order of importance: a. The number of general education courses completed by the application deadline b. The GPA earned in those completed courses c. The GPA earned in those completed science courses d. The quality of the essay -- The one-page admission essay is intended to evaluate each applicant s written communication skills. The essay is completed in word processing format in PVCC s Testing Center on a walk-in basis. It is not a test of knowledge and cannot be prepared ahead of the scheduled appointment. 4. Prior to admittance, but after the application deadline, those who have met all prerequisites will be contacted by sonography faculty to arrange a shadowing experience. Applicants will be given a checklist to complete during the experience and will be expected to return the checklist to division office. 5. Applicants will be accepted, placed on the waiting list, or not accepted. Notification of status will be ed to students VCCS address no later than on June 18,

14 Letters to all applicants will be mailed the week of June 18, a. A waiting list of qualified applicants will be maintained in the event that selected students are not able to accept their place in the program. The waiting list is not continued from year to year. Any student not admitted for their desired year will have to reapply for admission in subsequent years. b. Students seeking readmission into the program or advanced placement transfers will be considered on a space-available basis. Applicants for readmission must have submitted a letter requesting readmission by November 15 for spring readmission and June 1 for fall readmission. Students desiring readmission into DMS 231 must apply as new applicants. ANY STUDENT WHO HAS TWO FAILURES IN CORE DMS CLASSES AT PVCC IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR READMISSION. Details on program readmission are included in the program student handbook. 12

15 Frequently Asked Questions 1. WHAT COURSES AT PVCC SHOULD I TAKE IF I AM PREPARING FOR ADMISSION INTO THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM? Any developmental courses that are recommended as a result of assessment testing should be taken immediately. Developmental English (writing and/or reading) should be the first developmental courses taken, if necessary. Developmental math courses should then be taken, followed by NAS 2 (Foundations of Life Science), if necessary. The number of general education courses completed and the grades in those courses are a critical determinant in admissions decisions. In addition, general education (non-dms) courses in the curriculum should be successfully completed prior to beginning DMS didactic and clinical courses in the spring semester. Therefore, students must plan their academic schedules to be able to complete any outstanding general education courses in the summer and fall immediately following the application deadline. 2. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM? The Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum is designed to be completed in five consecutive semesters, upon successful entry into the program. 3. WHAT ARE THE COSTS INVOLVED IN THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM? In addition to tuition and fees and the cost of transportation to clinical sites and parking, students are responsible for the following items (estimated): Books: $2284 Supplies: $100 Health Screening: $100-$500 (depending on health care provider and immunizations required) Background Check/Drug Screen: $148 Additional drug screening may be required $38 Certification exam: $550 13

16 4. WHAT ARE THE CLINICAL SITES FOR THE PROGRAM? Many hospital clinical placements are completed at the University of Virginia Medical Center and Martha Jefferson Hospital. Others may be done at facilities in Harrisonburg, Culpeper, Richmond, Roanoke, Lynchburg, physician offices and outpatient imaging centers. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO ATTEND CLINICAL SITES WITH COMMUTES UP TO 2.5 HOURS EACH WAY. 5. WHAT IF I AM TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER COLLEGE, CAN I GET CREDIT FOR SOME OF THE GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES? Yes. Once your transcripts are on file in PVCC s Office of Admissions and Records, you may request that the Registrar complete a transcript evaluation and send you written confirmation of courses accepted for transfer to PVCC. The Transcript Evaluation Request form can be found online at 6. IF I AM TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM, CAN I GET CREDIT FOR SOME OF THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY COURSES? Yes. Once your transcripts are on file in the Office of Admissions and Advising, make an appointment with the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director. The Program Director and Division Dean will evaluate Diagnostic Medical Sonography coursework taken elsewhere. You may be asked to provide faculty with course outlines or syllabi in order to determine what work may transfer. You will also need to provide documentation of any clinical hours, skills and competencies completed. 7. IS THERE FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE TO DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY STUDENTS? Yes. There are a number of financial aid opportunities. Some of these require enrollment in 12 semester hours each term. This should be considered as you plan your schedule. For further information, please contact the Financial Aid Office ( ) at your earliest convenience. It is best to complete your financial aid application by March 31 for the following fall semester. 14

17 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Admission Checklist PREREQUISITES Complete English prerequisite requirement. Complete math prerequisite requirement. Ways prerequisites can be met College transcript College transcript How did you meet Prerequisite? Complete science prerequisite requirement. Complete Anatomy and Physiology requirement. Complete computer competency requirement. Complete medical terminology competency requirement. Complete SDV prerequisite requirement. College transcript College transcript (1) College transcript, (2) test-out of ITE 119 (1) College transcript, (2) certificate of completion, (3) test-out of HLT 141 (1) College transcript, (2) Registar waiver Attendance and verification of sonography information session Application Requirement How Met? Completed? Complete PVCC Application admissions/apply-now Complete Sonography Program Application Online Application Online Application Submit official transcript(s) for non-vccs colleges to PVCC Office of Admissions and Advising. Request transcript evaluation for transfer credit (for any college other than PVCC). Complete Sonography Admission Essay. If non-native English speaker, include copy of results of TOEFL ibt in packet for Health and Life Sciences Division Office. (TOEFL ibt scores are valid for up to two years.) In the online application, upload supporting documents (used to document prerequisites and/or general education courses included in curriculum), such as: - official or unofficial transcript(s) for non-vccs colleges - TOEFL scores Have colleges send official transcripts to PVCC Office of Admissions and Advising. Complete request form ( valuation_request.pdf) to have courses evaluated for transfer credit. Must be completed at PVCC Testing Center during normal business hours. To find test site, go to TOEFL ibt web site at: Obtain any required documents and upload in application. For instructions on how to upload your supporting documents, please check the application site. 15